Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Philippians 4:7
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7. And —The inseparable consequence of thus laying everything before God in "prayer with thanksgiving." peace —the dispeller of "anxious care" ( Philippians 4:6 ). of God —coming from God, and resting in God ( John 14:27 ; John 16:33 ; Colossians 3:15 ). passeth — surpasseth, or exceedeth, all man's notional powers of understanding its full blessedness ( 1 Corinthians 2:9 ; 1 Corinthians 2:10 ; Ephesians 3:20 ; compare Proverbs 3:17 ). shall keep —rather, "shall guard "; shall keep as a well-garrisoned stronghold ( Isaiah 26:1 ; Isaiah 26:3 ). The same Greek verb is used in Isaiah 26:3- : . There shall be peace secure within, whatever outward troubles may besiege. hearts and minds —rather, "hearts (the seat of the thoughts) and thoughts " or purposes. through —rather as Greek, " in Christ Jesus." It is in Christ that we are "kept" or "guarded" secure. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-8" class="com-number"
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